Football is a sport that spans generations, often creating a legacy within families. Some of the greatest footballers in history have not only left their mark on the field but have also passed on their talent and passion to their sons. Here, we delve into some of the most famous father and son duos who […]
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The European Super Cup was born in the early 70’s and historically pitted the European Cup winners against the Cup Winners Cup holders from the previous season to help crown who was the ultimate Kings of European Football for that season. This two-legged final would usually take place at the start of the new season […]
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Johan Cryuff lifts the European Cup for Ajax of Amsterdam for the third season in a row after beating Juventus 1-0 in the 1973 European Cup final. Dutch coach Rinus Michels, masterminded the ‘Total Football’ philosophy which was brilliantly orchestrated by the on-field captain Johann Cruyff.
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The Dutch attacking midfield maestro was born in Amsterdam, The Netherlands in 1947. He made his debut for his hometown club Ajax in 1964 and turned around their fortunes, becoming a dominant force domestically and on the continent with three consecutive European Cup titles between 1971-1973. On a individual level Johan was awarded the Ballon […]
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When you’re 12 or 13 years old, you have heroes. You have infatuations. You want to emulate and imitate. In 1972, that might have meant sticking platform shoes on or glitter in your hair. Or pretending to be Dutch. To most people, Holland was a flat country with windmills and people wearing clogs. But in […]
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